Featured Opinion Opinion | Pandemic reveals the truth: Alabama’s conservative government is a failure "By every measure, the conservative approach in this state has failed during the pandemic." Josh MoonAugust 12, 2021
Health Alabama mayors asked to help boost vaccinations 20 percent by Labor Day Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 11, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Don’t let vaccine hesitancy become vaccine regret "Alabama is the least vaccinated state in the nation. The consequences have been devastating." Dr. Aruna AroraAugust 11, 2021
Health UAB pediatric doctor pleads for masks in schools, vaccinations for 12 and up Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 10, 2021
Health Huntsville Hospital stops some elective surgeries due to rising COVID cases Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month. Josh MoonAugust 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Business leaders must do what government can’t or won’t "If vaccinated individuals do not feel safe to return to work or shop, dine and carry on a regular routine, businesses will suffer." Bill BrittAugust 9, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Can you handle the truth? Make no mistake: A decent percentage of young people are getting the virus now. Joey KennedyAugust 7, 2021
Health Dr. Scott Harris: New COVID-19 case graph is “almost vertical” Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Black Belt superintendents ask parents to get children vaccinated Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021